Abstract

Cardiovascular disease , diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy are common complications of diabetes , and are the significant reason of cardiovascular mortality , end-stage renal disease , and blindness in adults patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. At present, the researche on the pathogenesis of diabetic complications mainly focus on oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. In addition, a large number of studies have pointed out that bilirubin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, bilirubin and diabetic complications are closely linked. (Chin J Endocrinol Metab, 2016, 32: 426-428) Key words: Diabetes mellitus; Complications; Bilirubin; Antioxidant effect

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